Wichita eagle., 1887-09-02
ADDITIONAL TELEGRAPH
CAPITAL BUDGET.
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WHAT MADE YOU?
WASHINGTON, Sept 1.-The civil ser
vice commissioners requested the secretary
of the interior to explain why certain
draghtsmen and assistant topographers hat
been appointed on the geological survey
without being required to pass civil ser
vice examination, as required by law. Il
is understood Director Powell claims thai
he has power to appoint scieptif employees
without applying TO the commission. The
latter is of the opinion that the two classes
named do not come under this designation.
THE MONEY MILLS.
Total coinage executed at the minis of
the United States during the month of
August was 8, 1882, 900 pieces of the value
of S., 033, 600. Of this amount $50, 900
were half eagles, $2,970,000 standard
silver dollars, $195, 900 in dimes and 81, $50
In miner coins. The total gold coinage
was $50, 900 and the total silver So, 165, 600.
EVIDENTLY DIsPLEAsED,
A telegram was received today by Indian
Commissioner Attins from Indian Agent
Cowart at Ell Paso, Texas, under date of
August 81, who states that he arrived there
several days ago to recover some horses
reservation. The horses he says are held
In Paso del Norte, Mexico, in custody of
the Judge Of Settlers. Mr.. Zubio. After
postponing the ease upon one plea CT an
other for several days, he promised to
give me hearing yesterday
at the appointed hour, with United States
Consul Brigham. appeared at the court
room with my witnesses, but Judge Zubio
did not come or send any explanation of
his abseace, We then went to his resi-
dence to ascertain when we might expect
action Nothing occurred that could be
construed as offensive but as we were leaV-
ing and were on the street Judge Zubio
followed us and struck Consul Brigham
from behind. The conduct of Judge Zubio
has been disrespectful throughout the case
/ corroborate Consul Brigham's statement
of the matter sent to the state department
last night.
CONCERNING GOVERNMENT TIMBER.
The secretary of the interior has received
from President Harris, of the Northern
Pacific railroad company, communication
dated August 20, in which he states that he
is advised that Special Agent Frost, OF the
general land Office, has closed certain saw
mills which were manufacturing lumber
cut from the public lands for the construc-
ton of the Cascade branch of that road,
claiming that the work now being done
does not come under the head of original
construction as contemplated by che law.
President Harris states that this timber is
required for tunnel now in
process of construction and for snow sheds
on the line now in operation, and
that it is clear that the company has the
same right to cut timber on the unsurveyed
lands for these purposes as for bridges and
ties. He asks that Agent Frost be directed
not to interfere with the contractors who
are cutting timber from lands adjacent to
to the line of the road. President Harris
letter was referred to the commissioner Of
the general land Office for report, in re-
Spouse to which Acting Commissioner
Stockslager transmits a telegram from
Agent Frost. in which he states that agents
of the Northern Pacific company and num-
Der of saw mill companies are devas-
tating the public lands of their valuable
material without regard to law or the rules
and regulations of the land department,
and unless they at once put stop to it, the
damage to the government will be lrrepalr-
able. The acting commissioner recon-
mends that the attorney general be request
ed to at once take such steps as may be
necessary to fully protect the interests of
the government. Acting upon this sugges-
ton, Acting Secretary Muldrow has re
quested the attorney general to direct the
United States attorney for Washington ter
ritory to take prompt action in the matter,
having due regard to the rights of the rail-
road company under the law.